“The truth will set you free but first it will piss you off” – Gloria Steinem Growing up can be tough, especially when you have to come to terms with some harsh realities. Earlier this year, while watching the BBC documentary Frozen Planet, I was stunned by the footage of killer whales working together to…

“If you can dream it, you can do it.” – Walt Disney Do you have a dream or an idea that inspires you? Are you passionate about manifesting it while at the same time, ignoring the doubtful voice within you that tells you it’s far-fetched and out of reach? There might even be people around…

“If you don’t stand for something, you fall for anything” – Peter Marshall I’ve always admired remarkable orators. When I watch some of the greatest speeches from history, such as Blood, Toil and Tears by Winston Churchill, I Have a Dream by Martin Luther King Jr., and On the Pulse of Morning by Maya Angelou,…

“It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.” – Tony Robbins Life is the sum total of a series of decisions, small and significant. But even decisions that are typically seen as inconsequential, such as the kind of drink that you order at Starbucks, can be a training ground for your…

“Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” – Napoleon Hill “When you wish upon a star Makes no difference who you are Anything your heart desires Will come to you If your heart is in your dream No request is too extreme When you wish upon a star As dreamers…

“Stop overthinking. You can’t control everything, just let it be.” There’s a lot to think about over the course of our lives. We have big life decisions to make, as well as day-to-day ones that really only affect us in the here and now. Some of us can handle these mental demands with the dexterity…

“I am often asked what can people do to become a good global citizen. I reply that it begins in your own community.” – Kofi Annan Having grown up in a country considered to be a crossroad for different nationalities and cultures, the notion of globalization seems natural to me. My identity isn’t tethered to…

“Don’t think you’re on the right road just because it’s a well-beaten path.” Have you ever found yourself lying in bed, asking yourself soul-searching questions like, “What the heck am I doing with my life?” or “Am I following a path that will allow me to live up to my potential?” If you’ve experienced this…

“Before pointing fingers, make sure your hands are clean.” – Jimi Hendrix Everyone loves to indulge in people-watching once in a while. I love to sit by the window facing a busy street in a Starbucks, sipping a warm chai latte as I watch the hustle bustle pass me by. A running commentary plays in…

“Surrender isn’t about giving up, it’s about letting go.” – Anonymous Some of the highlights of my travels have included visits to ancient spiritual and religious sites. Whether it’s the awe-inspiring ceiling of the Sistine Chapel or the largest bronze Buddha in the Todai-ji temple in Japan, or the ornate and intricate structures of the…